Pelvic girdle pain
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is used to describe pain experienced in the front or back of your pelvis.It is sometimes called symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), however pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is now the accepted name for this condition.
Around 1 in 5 pregnant women experiences mild discomfort in the back or front of the pelvis during pregnancy. If you have symptoms that do no improve within a week or two, or interfere with your normal day-to-day life, you may have PGP. Women experience different symptoms and these are more severe in some women than others.
The following resources are designed to help you control and manage your symptoms. If you do not improve within 2 weeks of following the advice, please speak to a healthcare professional.
Guidance for Mothers-to-be and New Mothers: Pelvic Girdle Pain booklet
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